Dipsomaniacs- The Life You're Faking
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The Dipsomaniacs (it means they're drunks, if you're wondering) are Jersey boys, kinda like Bon Jovi, but mostly not. I mean, they're not quite as photogenic, and they don't play pop metal, but they do write great rock and roll songs that are sure to stretch your mug into a toothy smile. The Dipsos' rootsy powerpop features bright and shiny odes to girls they want and girls they've lost with at least one meaty, memorable hook per song, ensuring many a drunken sing-along, and comparisons to a lighter weight Cheap Trick or less debauched Replacements would not be out of order. The impressive harmonies are pretty paisley things, and the guitars have a tendency to jangle, so don't expect them to burn the club down in a flurry of macho thunder, but as far as pop with power goes, "The Life You're Faking" is a winner.